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3. Above all, he speaks truth to power. Calmly, matter of factly. Ya can't argue with that.

Fri Jun 12, 2026, 04:48 PM

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I have a theory. [View all] Bumbles 17 hrs ago OP

Thank you! ananda 17 hrs ago #1

I believe he will. Bumbles 17 hrs ago #2

Like you, I'm a Mainer -misanthroptimist 15 hrs ago #5

When I heard him speak, I knew he was to one to win that seat. patphil 15 hrs ago #6

"and not afraid of a fight." WinstonSmith4740 15 hrs ago #7

I just love the smell of concern in the morning peppertree 15 hrs ago #8

And Yet There Are The Monied wyn borkins 15 hrs ago #9

I would pay to see Plattner fight Kegsbreath! BidenRocks 14 hrs ago #12

I like Platner but wow, stop the sexist crap Brenda 13 hrs ago #14

I didn't mean to offend you with my observation. Bumbles 13 hrs ago #15

Have debates between Platner and Collins been scheduled? senseandsensibility 12 hrs ago #16

I didn't realize how much he was drinking and abusing applegrove 7 hrs ago #17